Boston Dynamics' Spot robot can now read analog gauges and thermometers using Google DeepMind's new Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 AI model. The system combines visual reasoning with code execution to interpret complex industrial instruments during facility inspections. This represents a significant step forward in robotic embodied reasoning for industrial applications.
Background
Boston Dynamics' Spot robot has been used for industrial inspections, but interpreting analog instruments required advanced visual reasoning capabilities. Google DeepMind has been developing AI models specifically for robotic applications in physical environments.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 16, 2026 at 03:34 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10